Flags of the Holy Roman Empire 1545 - Paperbackby Marion McNealy (Author), Jakob Kallenberg (Illustrator), Cyriacus Jacob (Contribution by) Heraldry was an important part of everyday life in early modern 16th century Germany. It defined in easily identifiable pictures who and what belonged to whom. It was used by towns and families alike to mark property, identify members of the family and staff, and served as a rallying point for patriotic identity. However, it was not always easy for the